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National Trust winter walks

Get
out and about this winter. Whether you want to enjoy clear, seasonal
days, learn something new or burn off those Christmas calories, National
Trust places have some great walks to explore. Feel the frost beneath
your feet as you make new discoveries in landscapes across England,
Wales and Northern Ireland.

Here’s a selection of events on offer in late 2011 and early 2012:

Seaton Delaval Hall, NorthumberlandPleasure Ground Walk, 23 December, 12.30pm-2.30pmDo
you know an avenue from an obelisk, or a haha from a bastion? This walk
takes in all those and more of the elements of the eighteenth century
pleasure ground around Seaton Delaval Hall.Normal admission charges apply plus there is an event charge of £2 per person.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 0191 237 9100.

Attingham Park, ShropshireBoxing Day Walk, 26 December 11am-1pmBurn
off any Christmas excesses with a walk across the beautiful parkland of
the Attingham Estate. Grounds will be open to walkers until dusk.Normal admission charges apply plus there is an event charge of £6 per adult and £3 per child.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01743 708123.

Flatford: Bridge Cottage, SuffolkConstable Country Ramble: Boxing Day in the Stour Valley, 26 December 10.30am-1pmEnjoy
a 4 mile guided ramble through the beautiful landscape of the Stour
Valley, using quiet footpaths to explore the rich tapestry of fields and
woods that were the inspiration for the artist John Constable.No admission charges apply, event charge of £6 per person.Booking is essential for this event.For more information please call 01206 298260.

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Cheshire Boxing Day Walk, 26 December 10am-12pmWalk off the turkey on the Styal Estate, through the riverside, farmland and woodland in the valley of the River Bollin.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01625 445845.

Castle Drogo, DevonWind Down and Warm Up, 27 December – 01 January 11am-4pmRelax
after Christmas with a walk in the fresh air of the Drogo Gardens and
Estate, recharge your batteries in our café and indulge in some retail
therapy away from the crowds in our shop! Make a New Year’s resolution
and add it to our resolution tree. Children can also follow our trail
around the gardens and grounds to discover the extreme activities some
people take part in order to 'Wind Down and Warm Up'.Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional charge of £1.50 per child per trail, which includes a prize.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01647 433306.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, YorkshireOn the Hoof, 27 December, 10.45am-12.30pmEnjoy the sight of the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed in the medieval deer park.Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01765 608888.

Clumber Park, NottinghamshireTinsel Trek, 29 December 10am-12pmBlow
away the cobwebs with a 6 mile winter walk lead by the Senior Warden
around the Park and burn off those Christmas calories. Come as a 'tinsel
trekkie' (fancy dress optional!) for your chance to win lunch for two.Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01909 544917

Lanhydrock, CornwallThe Winter Garden Walk, 29 December 10am – 1pmRevive
from the Christmas festivities in the fresh air with Head Gardener
Tommy Teagle, as he explains all about the work the garden team do over
the winter in preparation for the spring. A great way to see the
fantastic Winter Garden, the walk is followed by a warming two-course
lunch in the historic restaurant.No admission charges apply, walk and lunch £15 per person.Booking is essential for this event.For more information please call 01208 265950

Chartwell, KentNew Year’s Day walk and brunch, 01 January 10.30am-1.45pmCelebrate
the new year in style with a guided woodland walk in the grounds of
Chartwell, followed by a traditional English Brunch and a glass of Bucks
Fizz served in The Mulberry Room.No admission charges apply, walk and lunch £22 per adult and £12 per child.Booking is essential for this event.For more information please call 01732 861161.

Nymans, West SussexSouper Strolls, 9-13 January from 11amJoin
the woods team on regular departures as they teach you to identify
leafless trees in the Nymans woods during winter. After a refreshing
stroll, warm up in the restaurant with samples of homemade soups made
from fresh, local, seasonal produce.Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.Booking is not required for this event.For more information please call 01444 405250.

Penrhyn Castle, BangorHead Gardener's walk, 19 January 11.30am-2.30pmJoin our Head Gardener for a stroll around the glorious grounds of Penrhyn, followed by a two course lunch in the tea rooms.No admission charges apply, ticket charge £20 per person including lunch and tea/coffee.Booking is essential for this event.For more information please call 01248 353084.

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